Friday, July 22, 2011

Good afternoon all - I should be working on an order, but wanted to make a quick post to show you a few things I've gotten lately, and share a picture of one of my latest projects. We went antiquing last weekend and I picked up this wonderful old cheese box - it's big and in great shape and I got it for $5!

Also at the flea market, I also grabbed the cute crow candlestick holder...just because I love crows - it was $3.

Today, my new daughter-in-law, Maria and I went to a development in the nearby town that was having lots of garage sales. I didn't find the one thing I was looking for, but was lucky enough to nab a couple old rolling pins for my collection, along with these lovely old blue Ball canning jars with original zinc tops. Love them!

Last week while wheeling and dealing for a wonderful old trunk, which I forgot to take a picture of, I also purchased these wooden houses. They are 17 x 9 and made of solid wood. I'd like to sell these...going to try a couple of the Facebook selling pages, then put them on my Etsy if I don't get any bites. I actually bought 8 of them, but two I gave to our oldest son and his wife, as he wanted a barn and they are both school teachers, so they had to have the school house too. I'll probably keep the rest to decorate my new house. Things seem to be back on track with the house, and if all goes well, we should be painting the walls next weekend and moving stuff in!

I also wanted to share a picture of the angel I finished earlier this week. I really love the way she turned out. She'll look great on the door of my hoosier cabinet, which I have also been busy staining and varnishing. It's almost done! I'll post some pictures by Monday, and I still have to get the hardware put back on.

7 comments:

Cool finds, Wendy! I love those canning jars with the zinc lids, too. :) I found a clear jar today with "Hazel" written on it. I've never seen that kind before so of course I had to have it. :OI LOVE your angel! She is absolutely lovely!

Love the cheese box. What a great find along with all of your other treasures. The houses are wonderful and so unusual. Thanks so much for the visit. I have so enjoyed visiting your blog and looking at all of your creative endeavors. Hugs, Marty

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Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Wendy and I live in central New York (not to be confused with NYC!) I have been married to my sweet hubby for 27 years and we have two wonderful sons, who have married two lovely ladies. My decorating style has emerged over the years to a mix of country/victorian/primitive...but it works! I have been decorating and crafting for over 30 years, in beautiful upstate New York. The Finger Lakes region is very picturesque. We boast of numerous lakes, waterfalls, rolling hills, farmlands and wonderful wineries. It is truly an inspiring place to live. If you are looking for a new place to vacation, come to the Finger Lakes, you won't be disappointed!

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